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Northland cricket-lovers invited to apply for junior academy
Applications now open for eleven young women aged 12-18 to join the ANZ Next XI.
John Williamson: Catch and punish the speeders
Better to catch and punish the speeders now than make us all drive slower, Williamson says
Northland pet courier service like an 'ark on wheels'
Bus takes pets to new owners all over the North Island
NZ's first flat pack furniture, rāhui in place
A round-up of news snippets and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North
Echoes of Shakespeare curse as Omicron hits Macbeth cast
So far 11 people in are the Kerikeri Macbeth cluster, with one still in hospital.
'Mongrel of a fire': Karikari still burning after Monday's arson
Fire crews hope to wrap up most of their work at the 2800ha Kaimaumau blaze on February 7.
Defendant transferred from Whangārei District Court to Ngawha Prison tests positive for Covid
Whangārei District Court defendant tests positive for Covid-19 on transfer to prison
How many of Northland's elected representatives are double vaxxed against Covid?
Local Government NZ strongly encourages its members to get vaccinated against Covid.
Omicron plan's digital reliance sparks concerns for elderly
Northlanders urged to help elderly neighbours, especially if they're not internet savvy.
11 cases reported in Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Whangārei
10 are linked to a previous case, 1 is still being investigated.
Northland news briefs: Five new Covid cases, beach rescue and road closure
Catch up on what's happening around the region.
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Nearly there: Northland's final push to hit 90 per cent
To reach 90 per cent fully vaccinated, another 5468 people still have to get their shots.
Mentorship programme generating change
Northland farmers are arguably in many ways remarkably optimistic.
Arsonists putting Northland lives and property at risk
Northland fire chief gives warning to firebugs
Shearers, woolhandler bring home swag of gongs
Northland shearers and a woolhandlers celebrate success at Rotorua event
Fifth-time drink-driver jailed for causing woman's death in crash
Northland man who caused fatality while drink-driving for a fifth time, sent to prison.
Northland prisoner tests positive for Covid-19
Whole genome sequencing is underway to determine the variant of Covid.
Locations of interest: Shoppers at Countdown Okara no longer asked to self-isolate
People who visited Countdown Whangārei at Okara Park on Tuesday should get a test.
Now's the time to rid Northland of mothplant
Northlanders urged to tackle perennial invasive moth plant - before it's too late.
Smocks show overall shift in men's clothing
Shepherd's smocks are the focus of an exhibition at Whangārei Museum
Northland's summer beaches a long weekend hit
The Advocate went to Matapouri to see how Northlanders were spending the long weekend.
Councillors who shun jab won't get rapid tests free
KDC councillors who decline Covid vaccine wont get rapid tests paid for
Surgeon remembered for 'extraordinary' contribution
Obituary for former Whangārei Hospital surgeon Robert "Bob" Mulligan
'The tree could kill someone on the road'; Whangārei resident urges council to cut a protected tree in her garden
A Kōwhai tree listed under WDC's protected trees has raised safety concerns.
Little blue penguin mural brightens new toilet block
New loos sport little blue penguin mural in Bay of Islands
Northland health officials urge Covid testing, jabs as Omicron confirmed
Omicron is here - officials say testing, vaccines and boosters are best defence
Winds expected to keep Northland firefighters busy at Karikari Peninsula blaze
Firefighters battling vegetation fire on Northland's Karikari Peninsula
Natural causes - not pollution - blamed for Northland waterway issues
Natural causes, not pollution, are blamed for smelly, discoloured Northland waterways.
Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.
Covid protocols for this weekend's Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament
Annual Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament has prizes worth $10,000